THENGA ARACHA MEEN CURRY

Ingredients

1. Fish cut into medium sized pieces- 8 to 10 nos
2. Fenugreek seeds- 1/4 tsp
3. Kudampuli/kokum pieces(soaked  in water)-2 to 3 nos
4. Tomato sliced- 1 small
5. Curry leaves- 1 sprig
6. Mustard seeds
7. Oil
8. Water
9. Salt to taste

To grind

1. Grated coconut- 1 cup
2. Green chilies-3to 4  nos(or to taste)
3. Shallots/chumanulli- 5 nos
4. Ginger- 1" piece
5. Garlic- 2 medium cloves
6. Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
7. Chili powder-1 /2 tsp

Method

• Grind all the ingredients listed under 'To grind' with enough water to form a very fine paste.Keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan,add mustard seeds and let it splutter.Now add fenugreek seeds and saute for 15- 20 seconds.
• Now add the ground coconut paste,Kudampuli/kokum,sliced tomato,curry leaves,salt to taste and enough water,stir well .
• Add the fish pieces,cover and cook till done over low flame.
• Simmer for few minutes till the gravy thickens.

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